Your Expat
Community in Singapore

Donald Moore

"I moved to Singapore to build up my own business. In fact, it was easier than expected. With InterNations I quickly got in touch with the lively expat community here."

Barbara Sciera

"Settling as an expat woman in a different culture is always hard. But with InterNations I got to know many other expat spouses that helped me."

Discover Singapore's Friendly Expat Community!

Apa kabar! Or Ni hao! And welcome to our expat community in Singapore! If you are just beginning your journey and are considering a new life in Singapore or have already made your decision to move to the modern island, InterNations' wide-reaching social network of expats in Singapore is your gateway to sound advice, unbiased help and to becoming part of a welcoming community.
If you have specific questions about your new life in Singapore, such as "what is the childcare like close to Holland Village?", "how much will an apartment cost for a family of four in Novena?" or even "where can I get the best 'rojak' in Orchard?", then join InterNations, head to the Singapore Forum and get real answers from real expats. And our dedicated guide articles can provide you with further insights into life in Singapore.
From choosing where to live and work to understanding the culture of Singapore, our social network of expats is both informative and friendly; what could be better than making your decisions based on the experience of other people living in Singapore? Gain an invaluable insight into life as an expat in Singapore by getting to know fellow expats. With plenty to see and explore, including a fantastic zoo, beautiful botanic gardens, and the opportunity to take a night safari, Singapore is a fantastic and exciting place to live for both families and single people looking to start a new life.

With InterNations, you never stand alone. Whether you move to another city or go on a business trip
somewhere — our communities are there to make you feel at home wherever you are in the world. Feel free to
also check out our other vibrant InterNations Communities like the ones in
Shanghai or
Khobar (Eastern Prov.).

Join Our Exciting Events in Singapore

Find More Information in Our Singapore Expat Guides

Want to become one of the many expats relocating to Singapore in ever-increasing numbers? Singapore’s comfortable lifestyle is particularly popular among expats worldwide. On InterNations you’ll find health and travel advice, visa information, and more useful tips.

People living in Singapore often come from diverse cultural backgrounds, making for a multi-ethnic society. As an expat, you’ll enjoy Singapore’s diversity and its luxurious lifestyle. InterNations gives you a brief insight into neighborhoods, education, and other aspects of being an expat in Singapore.

Thinking about working in Singapore? The city-state offers job opportunities in various sectors as well as a high quality of life. With the InterNations guide, you will learn all you need to know about the economy, social security, and business etiquette in Singapore.

Exchange Tips about living in Singapore

Get trustworthy advice and local insights from fellow members in our Singapore expat forums.

Additional Information on Expat Life in Singapore

Singapore is technically an island-city state, famed for its global financial center, warm weather and multi-cultural population. This new and modern city mixes both Chinese and Malaysian culture with contemporary architecture and rules of a very cutting-edge society. Enjoy a high-quality of life in Singapore with high-end supermarkets, restaurants and all of the luxuries of home, including an IMAX cinema and a number of shopping malls.
The fifth highest ranking country for secure expat jobs — according to the Expat Insider 2015 survey — Singapore has a number of career options to offer foreign residents. What's more, if you plan to move your family to Singapore, you will find some of the best childcare in the world, as well as a high quality of education for your kids — ranked the third best in the world. While accommodation can be a little on the expensive side in Singapore, property is all relative, and if you are earning a good wage, you will be able to afford to live well in Singapore.
Singapore has a large community of expats, despite the city regularly being ranked among the most expensive cities in the world, as job prospects are high, and healthcare and education are of the highest standards. Most residents of Singapore feel very safe living there and feel financially stable, living in a healthy economy. Unemployment is extremely low and its economy continues to grow. Industries in Singapore focus around electronics, chemicals, financial services, oil-drilling equipment and rubber processing and products. Most of the jobs in Singapore are in the services industry, though. Whether you want to live in the accessible area of Orchard, the prestigious region of Tanglin or the bohemian Holland Village, there is something for every expat in Singapore.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 390 cities across the
globe. Get to know fellow internationals in your city, before you're moving, or when traveling somewhere
and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat
friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the
world. Whether they live in
Hong Kong or
Dubai,
InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

InterNations: The Easiest Way to Grow Your Expat Network in Singapore

InterNations membership is by approval only to keep the network secure and facilitate an understanding of the principles that are integral to the InterNations community, in particular trust, respect, and friendliness. With this in mind, you are perfectly safe to get involved in real life with InterNations members through various groups and events that are taking place in Singapore.
Head to our Singapore Groups overview to discover exciting groups and the events they organize. You may already love movies and want to join the InterNations Singapore Movie Club. Or you may want to try something new as part of your new life, so you could join some of the many fantastic sporting groups in the Singapore Community.
Open up your experience and meet like-minded people in Singapore through InterNations, with help and advice always on offer. InterNations allows you to become a part of the Singapore lifestyle, make new friends, aside from your colleagues, and even learn a thing or two!

Donald Moore

"I moved to Singapore to build up my own business. In fact, it was easier than expected. With InterNations I quickly got in touch with the lively expat community here."

Barbara Sciera

"Settling as an expat woman in a different culture is always hard. But with InterNations I got to know many other expat spouses that helped me."